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Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Rome

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Rome

r. 138 - 161 CE

Antoninus Pius

Roman

Obv.: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius r.; around, ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS IIII. Rev.: Genius of the Senate togate, stg. front, head l., holding brach up in r. hand and short scepter in l. hand; around, GENIO - SENATVS; in field, S C.

bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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